The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) is a non-profit trade association dedicated to improving the quality of the fire apparatus industry and emergency services community. FAMA members manufacture and sell safe, efficient fire apparatus and equipment. Founded in 1946, FAMA membership has grown to approximately 135 companies, currently including 55 manufacturers of fire apparatus and associated emergency response vehicles. All FAMA members produce apparatus or components for fire apparatus for domestic and export markets at facilities in the United States and Canada. >more

September 6, 2024 – The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers' Association (FAMA) awarded its second 2024 scholarship to University of Maryland student Jessica Gallo. Jessica was selected to receive the $1,500 Scholarship.  As only a rising junior, Jessica Gallo has acquired abundant research experience. The summer before graduating high school, Gallo served as a research intern studying fires in South African settlements. The results of her research were published by the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE). It was during this time that Gallo discovered her interest in Fire Protection Engineering. >more